Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation: Market Research Report

The global economy presents its own set of opportunities and threats for businesses in a range of industries. IBISWorld’s Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation global market research report provides the latest industry statistics and industry trends, allowing you to identify the products and customers driving revenue growth and profitability. The industry report identifies the leading companies globally and offers strategic industry analysis of the key factors influencing the market.

Market Share of Companies

A.P. Møller - Mærsk

DP World

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

PSA International

Industry Statistics & Forecast

Revenue

$63bn

Annual Growth 10-15

4.2%

Annual Growth 15-20

Profit

Employment ('000)

377

Businesses

2,699

Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

Global marine terminal operators are both literally and figuratively perfectly poised to take advantage of growth in international trade. The main factors propelling the Global Marine and Container Terminal Operation industry's growth in the past 15 years have been trade liberalization, world economic activity and ongoing growth in Asian economies. Prior to the recession, global trade boomed and industries were transformed as supply chains grew in complexity. Looking ahead, the industry is expected to benefit in the next five years from improving trade levels, which will drive demand for the logistics and shipping sectors... read more

Industry Investment

The Global Marine and Container Terminal Operation industry has a high level of capital intensity. In 2015, industry operators typically invest 50 cents of capital for every dollar of labor. Just the industry's terminal operators must spend significant amounts of capital on cranes, lifting equipment, and storage. For example, an operator looking to establish a relatively small 200,000 TEU capacity terminal will require hardware such as two new Panamax-size cranes and four rubber-tired gantry cranes. The cost for this equipment can exceed $20.0 million, a substantial amount for even an established port operator with existing cash flow. Moreover, setting up or expanding ports requires massive amounts of capital with docks, warehouses and logistics infrastructure having to be built... read more

What is the Global Marine & Container Terminal Operation Industry?

Companies in the industry operate ports and terminals (including docking and pier facilities). Main activities include the loading and unloading of cargo containers from ships, arranging paperwork for incoming shipments to meet customs requirements, operating a computer system to connect cargo with recipients and transferring cargo onto trucks and trains.